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White
750ml
Bottle: $10.94
13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from exceptional grapes grown in the world-renowned region of Marlborough, New...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $38.26 $40.27
Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of dark caramelized nuts, sassafras float, coffee ice cream, coconut custard,...
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BTI
91
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Spirits
1.0Ltr
Bottle: $32.74 $34.46
Wonderfully savory on the nose, with hints of fire-roasted herbs and tomatoes, flint, and cedar before tropical...
UBC
90
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Spirits
1.0Ltr
Bottle: $32.82 $34.55
Surprisingly floral and delicate, this workhorse silver tequila has a pleasing agave aroma and a crisp, peppy flavor...
WE
91
UBC
90
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $9.26
12 bottles: $8.80
An expressive wine with bright citrus, lemon zest, grapefruit and undertones of fresh cut grass. The mouth feel is...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $13.84 $14.73
This leaps out of the glass, with expressive, intense fruit flavors of silky smooth lemon meringue, mango, tangerine...
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93
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $17.66
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is unoaked and dry and comes in at 13.1% alcohol. Like the other 2022s in this report, this...
WA
90
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $16.94
12 bottles: $15.94
Packed with vibrant grapefruit, peach and fresh herbs with a luscious texture and a zingy, citrus peel acidity....
DC
95
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Rapid Ship
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $38.34 $42.60
Rich oak, brown sugar, cherry liqueur, and black pepper notes augment the natural agave herbaceous qualities in a...
UBC
95
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $9.99
This bang-for-the-buck Sauvignon Blanc packs a lot of flavor: lemon, lime, green apple, cut grass, chamomile blossom...
WE
89
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $10.93
12 bottles: $10.68
Intense aromas of grapefruit, citrus, kiwi and fresh cut grass greet the nose. As you drink, the crisp acidity gives...
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Rapid Ship
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $45.33 $47.72
You can thank former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar for this great example of a classic añejo Tequila: fruity,...
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WE
94
UBC
90
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Rapid Ship
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $31.92 $33.60
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of roasted green pepper and nuts, spiced figs, green banana, and coconut bread with a...
BTI
91
UBC
91
Rapid Ship
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $38.99
Watermelon, lavender, papaya, and dried herbs are all vivid on the nose. Full and round on the palate, the mouth is...
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94
UBC
94
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $29.94
Intense melon and citrus fruit aromas with delicate floral and herbal notes and a slight touch of oak are confirmed...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $127.66 $159.94
Twenty-one tequilas were selected for this bottling that Casa Noble master tequilero Jose “Pepe” Hermosillo was...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $36.96 $42.24
The clean, crisp taste of our Blanco tequila celebrates the fresh flavor of the noble Blue Weber Agave. Enticing...
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Spirits
1.0Ltr
Bottle: $23.99
This is almost neutral on the nose, with a slightly fruity fragrance. On the palate, this soft blanco shows anise,...
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88
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Rapid Ship
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $16.74 $18.60
Succulent melon and citrus fill the nose with a touch of sweetgrass, vanilla, and thyme. Invigorating on the palate...
UBC
93
WE
91
Rapid Ship
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $459.94
Intense amber colored tequila with copper-colored hues, clean and transparent, with great brilliance and golden...
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Sauvignon Blanc Tequila Trebbiano Rapid Ship

The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.

Tequila is probably Mexico’s greatest gift to the world of fine spirits, and is also possibly one of the most underestimated and misunderstood drinks in the world. Widely used for shots and slammers, and more often than not associated with parties and hangovers, Tequila is in fact a wonderful drink full of subtleties and expression of terroir, that is highly rewarding for those who look into its finer points.

One of the special things about Tequila is the fact that it is capable of expressing the fine nuances and subtle notes of its raw material, far more so than other, similar spirits. That raw material is, of course, the Blue Agave - not a cactus, as is commonly believed, but rather a succulent quite like a lily, which grows in the deserts of Mexico mainly around the province of Jalisco. The Blue Agave takes a decade to mature, and during those ten years, it takes in many of the features of its surroundings, just like a grapevine would. This is why Tequila varies in flavor and aroma from region to region, from the earthier Tequilas of the lowlands, to the more delicate and floral examples from areas of a higher altitude.

The picking and peeling of the spiky Agave, and the distillation process of Tequila is a complicated one, and one which is carried out with enormous skill by the jimadors and master craftsmen who produce the spirit. Steam cooking of the body of the plant is followed by crushing, then fermentation and distillation completes the process. The end product is categorized according to whether or not it is made with pure (‘puro’) agave, or blended with other sugars, and according to how long the spirit is aged for.

The Trebbiano varietal grape is a white wine grape originally from Italy, but which has been successfully planted and cultivated in several European countries, as well as in many parts of the New World. Although it is widely grown around the world, it remains relatively unknown to wine drinkers, perhaps because it has mostly been used traditionally as a blending varietal, and for the production of fortified wines. However, it is used very well in parts of Tuscany and elsewhere in Italy for single variety wines, where it is prized for its elegant character and beautiful citrus flavors, alongside floral aromas and a great expression of terroir. As such, Trebbiano wines often hold interesting mineral notes, making them fascinating and complex white wines perfect for matching with a wide range of foods.